It’s been recently discovered that ancient Kyrgyz nomads may have hunted on skis and a group in charge of maintaining Kyrgyzstan’s traditions hosted an event in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek to revive the sport. Just think of it as an ancient version of the biathlon. Badass:

 

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....